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John 1

John 1   Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Prologue 1  In the beginning   was the Word, [ a ] and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2  He was with God in the beginning. 3  All things were created   through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created. 4  Life was in Him, [ b ] and that life was the light   of men. 5  That light shines   in the darkness, yet the darkness did not overcome [ c ]   it. 6  There was a man named John who was sent from God. 7  He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through him. [ d ] 8  He was not the light, but he came to testify   about the light. 9  The true light,   who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. [ e ] 10  He was in the world, and the world was created   through Him, yet the world did not recognize Him. 11  He came to H...

Luke 1

Luke 1   Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) The Dedication to Theophilus 1  Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled   among us,   2  just as the original eyewitnesses   and servants of the word   handed them down to us.   3  It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable  Theophilus,   4  so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed.

Matthew 1

Matthew 1   Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) The Genealogy of Jesus Christ 1  The   historical record   of Jesus Christ, the Son of David,   the Son of Abraham: From Abraham to David 2  Abraham fathered [ b ]   Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers, 3  Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, Hezron fathered Aram, 4  Aram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Salmon, 5  Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, Obed fathered Jesse, 6  and Jesse fathered King David. From David to the Babylonian Exile Then [ c ]   David fathered Solomon by Uriah’s wife, 7  Solomon fathered Rehoboam, Rehoboam fathered Abijah, Abijah fathered Asa, [ d ] 8  Asa [ e ]   fathered Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat fathered Joram, [ f ] Joram fathered Uzziah, 9  Uzziah fathered Jotham, Jotham fathered Ahaz, Ahaz fathered Heze...

Parallel Gospels 36a - The Parable of the Growing seed

Mark 4:26-29   Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) The Parable of the Growing Seed 26  “The kingdom of God   is like this,”   He said.   “A man scatters seed on the ground;   27  he sleeps   and rises —night   and day, and the seed sprouts and grows—he doesn’t know how.   28  The soil produces a crop   by itself—first the blade, then the head, and then the ripe grain   on the head.   29  But as soon as the crop is ready, he sends for the sickle,   because the harvest   has come.”

The Promises of God

We are baptized with the holy spirit and Fire Matthew 3:11 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 11  “I baptize you with [ a ]   water for repentance, [ b ]   but the One who is coming after me is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to remove [ c ]   His sandals. He Himself will baptize you with [ d ]   the Holy Spirit and fire. He protects us...  Matthew 3:12 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 12  His winnowing shovel [ a ]   is in His hand, and He will clear His threshing floor and gather His wheat into the barn . But the chaff He will burn up with fire that never goes out.” The fruits of the spirit also produces blessings Matthew 5:3-12 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) The Beatitudes 3  “The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven   is theirs. 4  Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted. 5  The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth...